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Newspaper

Comet

Location

Johnson City, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1894

Page

6

Tennessee Democrat Judge Patterson Delivers South Speech

New York attendees hear Judge Patterson of Tennessee respond to a toast on the south and public credit at the Broadway Democratic club dinner. He praises New York Democrats for backing home rule and condemns radicalism, noting Cleveland's national union message. Speakers include Strats, Pitch, and Selden Macon.

New York Democratic Club Fifth Avenue Benton McMillin Tennessce Abrams Hewitt McMillin Tam South Manhatten Island Republican Party Janus Wall Street Judge Patterson Cleveland Congressman Strats Pitch Selden Macon New Orleans

A Teamster's Heroism at New Jersey School Fire

At 2:46 am a fire destroyed the Robinson Memorial cottage at the New Jersey training school for feeble minded. J H Sage the engineer and his wife perished. Sixteen inmates escaped in night clothes, amid bitter cold and freezing. Gus Shear a Teamster at the school became a hero by carrying a ladder to reach a second story window, allowing eight women to escape. The sage couple’s charred bodies were found at the foot of the stairs.

Vineland N. J Robinson New Jersey J. H. Sage Gus Shear

Fatality in Mexican bullfight ends matador Barrera

Gored to death at Moneto BaLTillo Mex Feb 21 Jose Barrera, matador, was attacked by a bull and gored after being unable to escape. Other performers, including banderilleros, managed to kill the enraged animal amid the excitement.

Baltillo Mex Moneto Jose Barrera Banderilleroa

Epidemic of Mendacity Hits White House

President Cleveland denounces circulating reports he faces a serious illness and an operation. He asserts newspapers are spreading falsehoods, calling it an epidemic of mendacity. Cleveland says he has been busy with public duties and met about 350 visitors in the East Room.

Cleveland Wasmorton Southern Associated Press Executive Mansion

Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Testimonials Notice

One hundred dollar reward offer for incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo firms Wells & Trx, Wators, Kiygan, Manvix sell the remedy. Endorsed by FP Choity and others for reliability and financial ability. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act internally on blood and mucous surfaces. Price per bottle and testimonials available.

Hall Coutsey & Co Loledo FP. J. Choity Wrst & Trvax Toledo Wators Kiygan & Manvix

Elephant Gipsy Killed After Rampage at Nickel Place Show

In Pensacola Florida February 25 a Talented elephant named Gipsy from the Harris Nickel Place show in Marianoa was killed after breaking free twice. He toppled a man, endangered bystanders, and after a long pursuit was subdued and shot twenty times with a Winchester.

Pensagola Fla Marianoa Gipsy

Electric Bitters Aid Irving Man Kidney Trouble

Mr Pred Miller of Irving HL reports long severe kidney and back pains with bladder issues. After trying many remedies he began using electric lighters, finding relief at once. Electric Bitters are advertised for kidney and liver troubles with quick relief. One bottle proves the claim, 50c for a large bottle at McFarland Co.'s Drug Store.

Pred Miller Irving, HL Mefarland & Co

Cornell Freshmen Banquet Tragedy Over Gas Poisoning

At Trnava New York February 21 last night the Cornell freshmen banquet ended in violence and death. Tom McNeil of Pittsburgh and Mrs Jackson a colored cook are dead with several others dying or dying soon. A fight broke out as sophomores and freshmen clashed on the streets. An investigation showed entry beneath a kitchen into a room where two holes in the ceiling released gas from a corked jug containing chlorine and acid mixture through hoses into the upper room.

Trnava Cornell Tom McNeil Pittersburg

Do You Know That Consumption Risks and Cure Claims

A short promotional note warns of death from consumption and long trouble due to neglect. It stresses that coughing worsens inflammation and promotes a claimed universal remedy, Dr Hale's Household Cough Cure, advertised as curing quickly. The ad pitches 25 or 50 cent bottles at McFarland & Co.'s drug store.

Clerks and Masters Sale of Land at Jonesboro Tenn

In the Chancery Court at Jonesboro Washington County Tenn Wni A Vaughn Guardian v W A Vanighn et al pursuant to decree of January term 1891 I will on sell at public outcry to the highest bidder at Courthouse door in Jonesboro the property described in pleadings and decree adjoining Ruth King Magdaline Sheriff and A J Barnes containing 07 acres more or less to satisfy judgment in favor of W F Young A M against J W Cox Thomas Murray J W Seall J F Crumley H H Stratton W J Thomas and J L Hickey on notes for purchase money with interest from January 4 1804 and costs unless debt interest and costs are sooner paid sold for cash in hand and in bar of equity of redemption This February 20 1804 W F Young C M GO 4 In Chancery Court at Johnson City Washington County Tenn R J Black Trustee and Ike T Jube et al Purguant to decree December term 1895 I will on

Jungsboro Anid County Ruth King Magdaline Sherif A. J. Barnes W. F. Young A. and J. W. Cox Thomas Murray J. W. Seall J. F. Crumley H. H. Stratton W.J. Thomas J. L. Hickey Jobe Opera House Watauga Land Company Johnson City Penn Watauga Avenue W.F. Young W. 2. Hamilton P. Bolton W. W. Davis Costa Towit Hamilton Street Lamont Street and Land Company Joineon City Tenn Nalean W. FY W. Honor Tennessee Ivy Street Defendant Land Company Towits Lota Tena Thia W. FP. Young W. Horas D.C Boyd Cr. H. Lyle KG. Johnson Security

Public sale of Johnson City hardware building description

On Friday March 16 1894 a two story brick building fronting 35 feet on Main Street in Johnson City will be sold at public auction to the highest bidder in front of Jobe's Opera House. The sale satisfies a 2400 note to W F Young with principal Teaac Dougherty and R C Rhea as surety. Terms require cash with Deed and equity of redemption.

Jobe Opera House Mainetreat Public Square Johnson City Lide & Odom W.F. Young Teaac Dougherty R. C. Rhea

Attachment notice in Johnson City case of Moninger vs Hurlbut

In pursuance of an order by J M Martin J P of Washington county Tennessee an attachment case names G R Hurlbut plaintiff and J H Moninger defendant. Debtor allegedly owes 31.70 plus interest for materials furnished for a house at lots 25 and 26 block 13 Carnegie Land Company Addition Johnson City. Writ issued January 20 1894 levied January 10 1894 on the property. Moninger to appear March 30 1894 at Johnson City office of J M Martin to defend or default. Subscribe for The Comur for one dollar per year.

J. M. Martin Washington County Tennessee G. R. Haribut Johnson City Tenn. Ie J. H. Moninger G.R. Hurlbut G. R Janary Tenn W Hodges J.h.moninger J. M. Mantis J. P

Decree Enables Sale Of Property In 1894 Court Order

Pursuant to a December term decree, the property will be sold for half cash with the balance by note due April 21, 1894, interest from date. Purchaser must provide good personal security and will hold a lien on the property until full payment. February 8, 1894. W. I. Yoosa, C. & M. By. W. Honur, D. C, & M.

W. I. Yoosa W. Honur W. F. Youna C,w. Hovaz W. Haven, Do M. Holl

December term 1893 case note from above cause

A fragment from a December term 1893 proceeding notes actions in the above cause. The text references the term and court without further details, indicating ongoing legal activity or scheduling at that session.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Patterson Hood Chancery Court Jonesboro Wni A. Vaughn Guardian W. A. Vanighn Et al Mater R. J. Black Ike T Jube, Et al W.F. Yousa G &M C. W. Hovde DC & Hos G. KR. Herlbut Ys, J. H. Moninger A. H. Rogers Va. W Thomas Et al Cach Tennesse W. K. Halevu Johnson City Land and Improvement Company Supreme Court H. H. Carrys Tron Belt Land Company MARS Chancery R.M. Rhea Frank Seftom Glerk and Master's R. M. Rhea Vise Ke, Va J.B. Walker RJ. Mack Va. Oy H. Lyle W. F. Youno W. Honne Price
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